CASSINI Hackathon 2025: We’re the Only Organizer in Italy | H-FARM

10th Cassini Hackathon – Italy in H-FARMAfter H-ACK NASA 2024, our hackathon format dedicated to space came back! From November 7 to 9, 2025 we gathered at our campus near Venice to rethink the consumer experience related to one of these 3 challenges:GAMING – Making gameplay more engaging and immersiveSPORTS – Optimizing athletes’ performance and analysis, while reducing risksTRAVEL – Improving travel experiences, with a focus on sustainability

Now at its 10th edition, this hackathon was organized by the European Union Agency for the Space Programme (EUSPA), part of the CASSINI Hackathons & Mentoring project, which makes available data from systems such as Copernicus, EGNOS, Galileo to develop solutions useful on Earth.

Winners & Prizes🪂 GlideBuddyAR glasses that show real-time winds, reachable landing zones, and no-fly areas for safer paragliding.⛰️ SharpAIAn AI platform that helps mountaineers and climbers assess risk in real time during ascents. ⇨ Team of H-FARM College alumni, also winners of H-ACK NASA 2024 👏✈️ TRAKIOSAn app that uses gamification and digital tokens to redirect tourist flows from overcrowded areas to lesser-known destinations.For the Italian edition, winners received LEGO Over the Moon with Pharrell Williams sets, Milan Games Week tickets, and H-FARM goodies.On November 12, they’ll compete in the European final for:1st place: €5,0002nd place: €3,0003rd place: €1,000plus 6 months of dedicated mentoring with EUSPA experts.

Mentors A huge thank you to the crew! They provided invaluable help to our hackers.Mission CommanderAnilkumar Dave — Space Economy & Open Innovation ExpertAdvisor on space programs and tech transfer. He helps companies and institutions turn space data and technologies into real products and services; often a mentor and moderator at hackathons and EU initiatives.Science Payload LeadDavide Coco — Aerospace Engineer & Science Communicator, Space42 EuropePairs a technical background with outreach to make space understandable and exciting for students, professionals, and companies. Focus on data literacy and safety in the aerospace domain.Mission ControlNiccolò Donatacci — Community Manager, ESA BIC PaduaLocal point of contact for ESA’s Business Incubator: guides space startups through calls, events, funding opportunities, and the wider ecosystem.Launch DirectorEdoardo Lincetto — Founder & CTO, Fabricode and Expert in R&D and Green TechHybrid profile across software, hardware, and sustainability. Leads product teams from idea to prototype, with an eye on efficient processes, materials, and environmental impact.Flight Deck LeadMartino Ballestrin — Lead Developer & VR Software Engineer, BigRock SchoolDesigns immersive experiences for training and simulation; works on engines, real-time rendering, and VR user experience.